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General Schoefield's appointment as Secretary of War has been con tinned by the Senate. The Senate passed a vote of thanks to Staunton by 32 against 11, but refused a vote of thanks to Judge Chase for his conduct during the impeachment trial. Jeff. Davis's trial ia postponed t:> November. Reverdy Johnson has been appointed Minister to Great Britain. M'Culloch has forbidden the sailing from New Orleans of the iron-clals Oncouta and Cattawba, intended to be sold to Peru for xise against Spain. Fenian assemblages are expected at St. Albans and Malone in June. Gold, 40.102 sterling. Exchange on London, 110. The war in Brazils continues. The allied troops captured Cliacas, and routed the Paraguan army. President Lopez has armed three thousand women.
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Grey River Argus, Volume VI, Issue 404, 15 August 1868, Page 3
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124AMERICA Grey River Argus, Volume VI, Issue 404, 15 August 1868, Page 3
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